Table of Contents
Introduction
About this book
1. What is Linocut?
- The History of Linocutting
- How Linocutting is Used Today
2. Tools and Materials
- Linocut Tools
- Lino
- Ink
- Ink Rollers
- Papers
- Hand Printing Tools
- Small Presses
- Inking Slab
- Sketchbooks
- Other Bits and Bobs
3. Preparing your Workspace
- Drawing and Cutting Area
- Printing Area
- Drying Area
- Storage Area for Materials and Prints
4. From Image to Block
- Drawing Directly Onto the Block
- Tracing Your Drawing the Traditional Way
- Tracing Directly from the Drawing
- Using Carbon Paper to Transfer Your Drawing
An Interview with Cally Conway
5. Mark Marking
- Holding Your Tools
- Using Your Tools Safely
- Mark-making Warm-up
6. Cleaning Up
- Cleaning Up Oil-based
- Water-soluble Inks
7. Carving Lino
- One Image Four Ways
An Interview with Harriet Popham
8. Registration
- Super-simple Registration
- Paper Template Registration
- Registration Board
- Ternes Burton Clips
9. Simple Linocuts
- Black-and-white Print
- Adding Colour to Your Simple Linocut
10. Noise
- Red Kites
11. Out in the Garden
- A Nature Study
- Tips on Drawing Outside or In Public
12. Editioning Prints
- Edition Size
- Pricing
- How to Edition
- Numbering and Signing
- Limited-edition Prints
13. A Weekend Away
- Holiday Memory Print
An Interview with Izzy Williamson
14. Reduction Linocut
- A Practical Object
15. Multi-block Prints
- Key Block Method
- Four-block Print
An Interview with Meg Justice
16. Displaying Multiple Prints
- Concertina Book
17. Experimental Printmaking
- Combining Monoprint and Linocut
- Repurposing Old Blocks
- Linocut and Chine Collé
- Jigsaw Linocut
- Rainbow Roll
An Interview with Tristan Sherwood
18. Making Linocut Cards
- Single-block Card
- Two-block Card
19. Bringing It All Together
- A Large Linocut
20. Next Steps in Printmaking
- Relief Techniques
- Intaglio Printmaking
- Other Printing Techniques
Conclusion
- Practical Tips When Things Aren't Going 'Right'
- Setting Up a Regular Practice
- Advice for When You Are Lacking in Motivation
- Call Yourself an Artist